The Coordinating Committee for Asia was established at the 11th Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission held in Rome, Italy, in July 1976. Its first meeting was held in New Delhi (India) in January 1977.
The regional coordinator operates from within the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan.
Japan, as the regional coordinator for Asia, aims to pursue the following goals while upholding the Codex core values, i.e. inclusiveness, collaboration, consensus building, and transparency
- Foster collaboration and coordination within the region by facilitating the exchange of views, so that Asian members can be well-informed and effectively participate in the Commission and its subsidiary bodies; and,
- Promote open and constructive discussions at the Regional Coordinating Committee to identify the current, emerging, and critical issues concerning consumer health protection and ensuring fair practices in the food trade within the region, and to address these issues in a timely manner.
News from the region
FAO showcases country experiences on implementing Codex standards at CCASIA23 side event
Nanning, China, 23 September 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Codex Secretariat, hosted a lunchtime side event during the 23rd Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia (CCASIA). The session, titled "FAO’s Efforts to Support the Implementation of Codex Standards", brought together representatives from FAO headquarters, country office, and national authorities to exchange practical experiences and lessons learned in applying Codex standards to strengthen food safety systems.
The event was moderated by [...]
08 October 2025
Codex centre stage as food regulators meet in Delhi for a stimulating summit
The importance of Codex texts was a thread that ran through all discussions at the third Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS), hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and held 26–27 September in Delhi.
"It was an impressive summit," said Hilde Kruse, Senior Food Standards Officer in the Codex Secretariat. "It was very well organized, innovative and with a most interesting, comprehensive and forward-looking programme." The extensive programme included an array of prominent and emerging food safety [...]
07 October 2025
CCASIA23 / Fruitful discussions and collaboration mark a productive and efficient meeting
The 23rd session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia has concluded in Nanning. The meeting afforded the opportunity to regional Members of discussing several issues relevant to the region, as well as to progress standards-setting work.
Wrapping up the meeting, Chairperson, Aya Orito Nozawa said "we are a family, and I hope we can continue to collaborate with each and keep in touch." In a final intervention, the delegate from the Republic of Korea also focused on the close relationships [...]
27 September 2025
CCASIA23 / Members from Codex’s most populous region meet in China
The 23rd session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia has opened in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, hosted by Japan for the first time in their role as Regional Coordinator, and co-hosted by China.
Chairperson, Aya Orito Nozawa introduced the guests, who included Jianxin Tian, Deputy Director-General from Department of Food Safety standards, risk Surveillance and Assessment, National Health Commission, China, Jing Tian, Vice-Chairperson of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, Sridhar Dharmapuri from FAO Regional Office for Asia and the [...]
23 September 2025
Global conference explores sustainable development of food safety beyond antimicrobial resistance
"Sustainable Development of Food Safety Beyond Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)" was the central theme of discussions at the 5th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA), held on 16–17 September in Seoul. The GCFA is the only international event dedicated exclusively to this topic and is hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea, which also supports the FAO-implemented, Action to Support Implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project.
Opening the conference, Minister Oh Yu-kyoung welcomed [...]
19 September 2025
Evaluating impact and shaping the way forward: ACT teams meet in Bangkok
The "Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts" (ACT) project is a FAO initiative funded by the Republic of Korea, to tackle foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by applying Codex AMR texts. The ACT project, which began in 2021 and currently runs until June 2026, is active in six countries across Asia and Latin America: Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Bolivia, and Colombia. With the project nearing the end of its lifecycle, assessing progress and shaping the way forward is now [...]
11 September 2025
Asia Codex and Food Regulatory Forum 2025 – Highlights from Bangkok
The Asia Codex and Food Regulatory Forum 2025 was held on 18–20 August 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, in hybrid mode. The Forum was co-organized by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), a Codex Observer, through its disciplinary organization for food regulatory science: the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS), together with food science organizations in Thailand and in Asia, and was led by Aya Orito Nozawa from Japan, Chair of the upcoming 23rd session of the FAO/WHO [...]
04 September 2025
ACT Project to be showcased at the 5th Global Conference on Foodborne AMR
The Action to support Implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project will be featured at the 5th Global Conference on Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GCFA), taking place on 16–17 September 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea, the GCFA provides a global platform for sharing knowledge and experiences on tackling foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR). "As the ACT project approaches its conclusion in 2026, the conference offers a timely opportunity [...]
22 August 2025
World Food Safety Day / Viet Nam marks World Food Safety Day 2025: "Food Safety – Science in Action"
Hanoi, 7 June 2025
The National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) in Viet Nam, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the World Health Organization (WHO), held a forum on 7 June to mark World Food Safety Day 2025, under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action."
The forum message puts science at the heart of food safety – from farm to table. It calls for stronger collaboration [...]
23 July 2025
ACT / Cambodia charts a path forward to reduce antimicrobial use through improved animal nutrition
Over 100 participants from across Cambodia’s animal production and feed sectors convened in Siem Reap 14–16 July for a national workshop focused on improving animal nutrition to reduce the need for antimicrobial use (AMU) in livestock farming. The event was jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), with support from the Republic of Korea through the Action to support the implementation of Codex AMR texts [...]
22 July 2025
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For regional enquiries contact:
CCASIA Secretariat
International Standards Office, Food Safety Policy Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
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Tel: +81 3 3502 8732
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